Sanidine and Pargasite Physical Properties

Sanidine

Pargasite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.613.04-3.26

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Splintery, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

{110} perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

65-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sanidine and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Pargasite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Sanidine and Pargasite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Sanidine and Pargasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Pargasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Pargasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 3.04-3.26 whereas that of Pargasite is 3.04-3.26.